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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 1,022.74 and 404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 1,022.74 and 404.95 is: 606.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 1,022.74 = 404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/1,022.74 = 404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 1,022.74 × 404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 414,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,160.36/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.86

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