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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 1,023.39 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 1,023.39 and 422.62 is: 633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 1,023.39 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/1,023.39 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 1,023.39 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 432,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,502.52/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.02

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