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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 943.13 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 943.13 and 462.44 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 943.13 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/943.13 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 943.13 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 436,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,134.01/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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