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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 941.28 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 941.28 and 508.80 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 941.28 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/941.28 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 941.28 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 478,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,923.26/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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