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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.05, 1,023.35 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.05, 1,023.35 and 407.98 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.05 : 1,023.35 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.05/1,023.35 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.05x = 1,023.35 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.05x = 417,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,501.73/682.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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