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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.15, 1,023.98 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.15, 1,023.98 and 390.02 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.15 : 1,023.98 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.15/1,023.98 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.15x = 1,023.98 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.15x = 399,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,365.61/683.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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