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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.67, 943.55 and 421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.67, 943.55 and 421.69 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.67 : 943.55 = 421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.67/943.55 = 421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.67x = 943.55 × 421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.67x = 397,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,883.49/683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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