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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.93, 943.54 and 477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.93, 943.54 and 477.05 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.93 : 943.54 = 477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.93/943.54 = 477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.93x = 943.54 × 477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.93x = 450,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,115.76/683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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