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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 943.86 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 943.86 and 450.90 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 943.86 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/943.86 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 943.86 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 425,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,586.47/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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