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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 1,022.63 and 486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 1,022.63 and 486.41 is: 728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 1,022.63 = 486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/1,022.63 = 486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 1,022.63 × 486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 497,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,409.91/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.02

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