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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.23, 1,025.19 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.23, 1,025.19 and 423.17 is: 634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.23 : 1,025.19 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.23/1,025.19 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.23x = 1,025.19 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.23x = 433,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,824.09/683.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.96

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