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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,024.20 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,024.20 and 466.14 is: 699.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,024.20 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,024.20 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,024.20 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 477,420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,420.59/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.62

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