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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,023.18 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,023.18 and 439.64 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,023.18 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,023.18 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,023.18 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 449,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,830.86/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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