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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.61, 943.77 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.61, 943.77 and 451.14 is: 622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.61 : 943.77 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.61/943.77 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.61x = 943.77 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.61x = 425,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,772.40/683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.83

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