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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.34, 1,022.94 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.34, 1,022.94 and 297.86 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.34 : 1,022.94 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.34/1,022.94 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.34x = 1,022.94 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.34x = 304,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,692.91/682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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