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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 943.38 and 497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 943.38 and 497.25 is: 685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 943.38 = 497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/943.38 = 497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 943.38 × 497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 469,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,095.71/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.97

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