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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 1,023.40 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 1,023.40 and 408.44 is: 612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 1,023.40 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/1,023.40 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 1,023.40 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 417,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,997.50/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.66

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