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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.59, 1,021.83 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.59, 1,021.83 and 439.30 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.59 : 1,021.83 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.59/1,021.83 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.59x = 1,021.83 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.59x = 448,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,889.92/682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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