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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 943.41 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 943.41 and 403.91 is: 557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 943.41 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/943.41 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 943.41 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 381,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,052.73/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.36

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