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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.01, 1,024.61 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.01, 1,024.61 and 272.25 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.01 : 1,024.61 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.01/1,024.61 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.01x = 1,024.61 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.01x = 278,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,948.71/683.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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