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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.67, 944.72 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.67, 944.72 and 517.60 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.67 : 944.72 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.67/944.72 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.67x = 944.72 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.67x = 488,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,987.07/683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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