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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 1,024.97 and 298.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 1,024.97 and 298.57 is: 447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 1,024.97 = 298.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/1,024.97 = 298.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 1,024.97 × 298.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 306,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,020.17/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.85

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