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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 1,023.98 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 1,023.98 and 466.34 is: 699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 1,023.98 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/1,023.98 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 1,023.98 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 477,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,515.38/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.55

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