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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 1,024.80 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 1,024.80 and 477.15 is: 716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 1,024.80 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/1,024.80 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 1,024.80 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 488,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,983.32/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.79

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