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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.11, 1,024.70 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.11, 1,024.70 and 293.16 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.11 : 1,024.70 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.11/1,024.70 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.11x = 1,024.70 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.11x = 300,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,399.59/683.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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