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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 1,024.02 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 1,024.02 and 439.02 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 1,024.02 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/1,024.02 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 1,024.02 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 449,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,565.26/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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