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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.25, 1,024.47 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.25, 1,024.47 and 292.97 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.25 : 1,024.47 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.25/1,024.47 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.25x = 1,024.47 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.25x = 300,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,133.85/683.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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