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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 943.68 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 943.68 and 421.93 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 943.68 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/943.68 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 943.68 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 398,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,166.90/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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