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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 1,022.16 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 1,022.16 and 477.44 is: 714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 1,022.16 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/1,022.16 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 1,022.16 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 488,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,020.07/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.90

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