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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 1,022.72 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 1,022.72 and 438.84 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 1,022.72 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/1,022.72 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 1,022.72 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 448,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,808.25/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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