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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.83, 943.05 and 434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.83, 943.05 and 434.89 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.83 : 943.05 = 434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.83/943.05 = 434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.83x = 943.05 × 434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.83x = 410,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,123.01/683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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