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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 1,022.94 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 1,022.94 and 404.80 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 1,022.94 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/1,022.94 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 1,022.94 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 414,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,086.11/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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