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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 1,023.46 and 425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 1,023.46 and 425.63 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 1,023.46 = 425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/1,023.46 = 425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 1,023.46 × 425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 435,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,609.10/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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