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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.99, 1,023 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.99, 1,023 and 423.06 is: 633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.99 : 1,023 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.99/1,023 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.99x = 1,023 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.99x = 432,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,790.38/682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.67

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