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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 1,024.60 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 1,024.60 and 466.80 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 1,024.60 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/1,024.60 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 1,024.60 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 478,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,283.28/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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