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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 943.61 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 943.61 and 435.44 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 943.61 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/943.61 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 943.61 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 410,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,885.54/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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