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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.85, 943.70 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.85, 943.70 and 404.10 is: 557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.85 : 943.70 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.85/943.70 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.85x = 943.70 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.85x = 381,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,349.17/683.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.65

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