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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.25, 1,023.83 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.25, 1,023.83 and 438.95 is: 658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.25 : 1,023.83 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.25/1,023.83 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.25x = 1,023.83 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.25x = 449,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,410.18/682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.72

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