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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 1,022.18 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 1,022.18 and 476.44 is: 713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 1,022.18 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/1,022.18 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 1,022.18 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 487,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,002.50/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.80

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