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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 1,023.52 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 1,023.52 and 292.28 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 1,023.52 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/1,023.52 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 1,023.52 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 299,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,155.16/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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