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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 1,022.18 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 1,022.18 and 438.60 is: 656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 1,022.18 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/1,022.18 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 1,022.18 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 448,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,328.15/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.60

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