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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,024.16 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,024.16 and 466.80 is: 699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,024.16 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,024.16 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,024.16 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 478,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,077.89/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.76

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