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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.19, 1,024.61 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.19, 1,024.61 and 293.18 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.19 : 1,024.61 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.19/1,024.61 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.19x = 1,024.61 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.19x = 300,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,388.57/683.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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