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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.23, 1,022.04 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.23, 1,022.04 and 407.51 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.23 : 1,022.04 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.23/1,022.04 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.23x = 1,022.04 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.23x = 416,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,486.41/682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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