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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.65, 942.78 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.65, 942.78 and 434.52 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.65 : 942.78 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.65/942.78 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.65x = 942.78 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.65x = 409,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,656.77/683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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