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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 943.08 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 943.08 and 474.35 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 943.08 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/943.08 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 943.08 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 447,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,345.28/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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