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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 1,023.10 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 1,023.10 and 465.80 is: 698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 1,023.10 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/1,023.10 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 1,023.10 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 476,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,559.98/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.71

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