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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 1,024.34 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 1,024.34 and 272.43 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 1,024.34 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/1,024.34 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 1,024.34 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 279,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,059.58/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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