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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,021.80 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,021.80 and 476.19 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,021.80 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,021.80 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,021.80 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 486,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,570.94/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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