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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.93, 943.92 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.93, 943.92 and 422 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.93 : 943.92 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.93/943.92 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.93x = 943.92 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.93x = 398,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,334.24/683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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