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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 943.04 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 943.04 and 496.80 is: 685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 943.04 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/943.04 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 943.04 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 468,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,502.27/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.35

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