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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.97, 1,023.91 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.97, 1,023.91 and 293.22 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.97 : 1,023.91 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.97/1,023.91 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.97x = 1,023.91 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.97x = 300,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,230.16/682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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