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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.13, 1,023.31 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.13, 1,023.31 and 271.27 is: 406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.13 : 1,023.31 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.13/1,023.31 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.13x = 1,023.31 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.13x = 277,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,591.95/682.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.95

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