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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.79, 943.62 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.79, 943.62 and 404.03 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.79 : 943.62 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.79/943.62 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.79x = 943.62 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.79x = 381,246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,246.07/683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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