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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.62, 943.78 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.62, 943.78 and 451.42 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.62 : 943.78 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.62/943.78 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.62x = 943.78 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.62x = 426,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,036.45/683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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