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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.61, 943.68 and 473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.61, 943.68 and 473.75 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.61 : 943.68 = 473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.61/943.68 = 473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.61x = 943.68 × 473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.61x = 447,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,063.68/683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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