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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.89, 943.77 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.89, 943.77 and 421.90 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.89 : 943.77 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.89/943.77 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.89x = 943.77 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.89x = 398,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,176.56/683.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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