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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 1,023.28 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 1,023.28 and 422.94 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 1,023.28 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/1,023.28 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 1,023.28 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 432,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,781.15/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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