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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.67, 943.50 and 403.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.67, 943.50 and 403.93 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.67 : 943.50 = 403.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.67/943.50 = 403.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.67x = 943.50 × 403.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.67x = 381,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,107.96/683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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