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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 1,023.06 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 1,023.06 and 439.65 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 1,023.06 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/1,023.06 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 1,023.06 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 449,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,789.98/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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