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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 1,023.52 and 438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 1,023.52 and 438.74 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 1,023.52 = 438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/1,023.52 = 438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 1,023.52 × 438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 449,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,059.16/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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