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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 943.92 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 943.92 and 404.20 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 943.92 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/943.92 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 943.92 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 381,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,532.46/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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