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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.23, 1,024.11 and 490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.23, 1,024.11 and 490.27 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.23 : 1,024.11 = 490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.23/1,024.11 = 490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.23x = 1,024.11 × 490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.23x = 502,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,090.41/683.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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