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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.73, 943.87 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.73, 943.87 and 463.04 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.73 : 943.87 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.73/943.87 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.73x = 943.87 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.73x = 437,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,048.10/683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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