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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,024.25 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,024.25 and 405.20 is: 608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,024.25 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,024.25 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,024.25 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 415,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,026.63/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.34

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