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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 1,022.37 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 1,022.37 and 476.55 is: 714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 1,022.37 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/1,022.37 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 1,022.37 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 487,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,208.04/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.34

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