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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.73, 943.52 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.73, 943.52 and 421.74 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.73 : 943.52 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.73/943.52 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.73x = 943.52 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.73x = 397,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,918.02/683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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