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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 943.86 and 447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 943.86 and 447.91 is: 618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 943.86 = 447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/943.86 = 447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 943.86 × 447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 422,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,764.33/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.26

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