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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 943.71 and 404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 943.71 and 404.13 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 943.71 = 404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/943.71 = 404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 943.71 × 404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 381,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,376.80/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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