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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.58, 942.94 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.58, 942.94 and 434.46 is: 599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.58 : 942.94 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.58/942.94 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.58x = 942.94 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.58x = 409,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,669.71/683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.30

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