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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 943.39 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 943.39 and 422.10 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 943.39 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/943.39 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 943.39 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 398,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,204.92/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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