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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 943.89 and 404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 943.89 and 404.26 is: 557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 943.89 = 404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/943.89 = 404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 943.89 × 404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 381,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,570.23/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.86

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