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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 942.54 and 487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 942.54 and 487.18 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 942.54 = 487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/942.54 = 487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 942.54 × 487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 459,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,186.64/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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