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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.63, 1,023.91 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.63, 1,023.91 and 292.48 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.63 : 1,023.91 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.63/1,023.91 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.63x = 1,023.91 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.63x = 299,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,469.91/682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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