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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.75, 943.54 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.75, 943.54 and 403.99 is: 557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.75 : 943.54 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.75/943.54 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.75x = 943.54 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.75x = 381,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,180.72/683.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.49

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