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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.81, 943.64 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.81, 943.64 and 404.06 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.81 : 943.64 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.81/943.64 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.81x = 943.64 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.81x = 381,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,280.44/683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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