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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 1,021.15 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 1,021.15 and 473.12 is: 708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 1,021.15 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/1,021.15 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 1,021.15 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 483,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,126.49/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.02

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