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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 943.79 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 943.79 and 435.17 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 943.79 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/943.79 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 943.79 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 410,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,709.28/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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