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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.58, 943.26 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.58, 943.26 and 404 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.58 : 943.26 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.58/943.26 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.58x = 943.26 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.58x = 381,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,077.04/683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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