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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 1,024.22 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 1,024.22 and 293.48 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 1,024.22 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/1,024.22 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 1,024.22 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 300,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,588.09/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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