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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,023.62 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,023.62 and 390.24 is: 585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,023.62 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,023.62 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,023.62 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 399,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,455.52/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.46

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