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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.66, 943.10 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.66, 943.10 and 496.85 is: 685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.66 : 943.10 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.66/943.10 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.66x = 943.10 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.66x = 468,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,572.04/683.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.39

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