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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 942.57 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.82, 942.57 and 474.30 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.82 : 942.57 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.82/942.57 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.82x = 942.57 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.82x = 447,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,060.95/683.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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