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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.76, 943.76 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.76, 943.76 and 450.72 is: 622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.76 : 943.76 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.76/943.76 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.76x = 943.76 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.76x = 425,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,371.51/683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.11

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