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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 1,024.45 and 405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 1,024.45 and 405.23 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 1,024.45 = 405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/1,024.45 = 405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 1,024.45 × 405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 415,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,137.87/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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