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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 1,024.50 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 1,024.50 and 439.14 is: 658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 1,024.50 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/1,024.50 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 1,024.50 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 449,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,898.93/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.73

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