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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.65, 943.49 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.65, 943.49 and 403.91 is: 557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.65 : 943.49 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.65/943.49 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.65x = 943.49 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.65x = 381,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,084.69/683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.43

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