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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.79, 943.65 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.79, 943.65 and 418.28 is: 577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.79 : 943.65 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.79/943.65 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.79x = 943.65 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.79x = 394,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,705.20/683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.23

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