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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 1,023.58 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 1,023.58 and 297.56 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 1,023.58 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/1,023.58 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 1,023.58 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 304,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,576.46/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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