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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 1,023.92 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,023.92 and 298.06 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 1,023.92 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/1,023.92 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 1,023.92 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 305,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,189.60/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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