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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.53, 1,023.56 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.53, 1,023.56 and 297.57 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.53 : 1,023.56 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.53/1,023.56 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.53x = 1,023.56 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.53x = 304,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,579.26/682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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