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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 943.96 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 943.96 and 487.96 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 943.96 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/943.96 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 943.96 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 460,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,614.72/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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