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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.61, 943.47 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.61, 943.47 and 497.72 is: 686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.61 : 943.47 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.61/943.47 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.61x = 943.47 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.61x = 469,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,579.17/683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.91

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