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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.83, 943.38 and 448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.83, 943.38 and 448.03 is: 618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.83 : 943.38 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.83/943.38 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.83x = 943.38 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.83x = 422,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,662.54/683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.08

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