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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.34, 1,023.48 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.34, 1,023.48 and 297.58 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.34 : 1,023.48 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.34/1,023.48 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.34x = 1,023.48 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.34x = 304,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,567.18/682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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