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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.23, 1,023.03 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.23, 1,023.03 and 404.87 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.23 : 1,023.03 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.23/1,023.03 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.23x = 1,023.03 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.23x = 414,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,192.13/682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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