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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.21, 1,024.82 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.21, 1,024.82 and 293.18 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.21 : 1,024.82 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.21/1,024.82 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.21x = 1,024.82 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.21x = 300,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,452.70/683.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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