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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 1,025.18 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 1,025.18 and 422.64 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 1,025.18 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/1,025.18 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 1,025.18 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 433,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,282.08/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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