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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.05, 1,024.53 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.05, 1,024.53 and 293.05 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.05 : 1,024.53 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.05/1,024.53 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.05x = 1,024.53 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.05x = 300,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,238.52/683.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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