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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.14, 1,024.80 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.14, 1,024.80 and 409.18 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.14 : 1,024.80 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.14/1,024.80 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.14x = 1,024.80 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.14x = 419,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,327.66/683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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