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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 1,022.24 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 1,022.24 and 438.50 is: 657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 1,022.24 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/1,022.24 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 1,022.24 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 448,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,255.89/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.44

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