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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 1,023.98 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 1,023.98 and 463.12 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 1,023.98 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/1,023.98 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 1,023.98 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 474,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,220.74/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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