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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,022.52 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,022.52 and 475.68 is: 712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,022.52 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,022.52 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,022.52 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 486,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,392.31/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.96

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