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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.46, 1,023.88 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.46, 1,023.88 and 292.46 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.46 : 1,023.88 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.46/1,023.88 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.46x = 1,023.88 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.46x = 299,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,443.94/682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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