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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 943.86 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 943.86 and 435.16 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 943.86 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/943.86 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 943.86 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 410,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,730.12/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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