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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.36, 1,022.52 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.36, 1,022.52 and 409.64 is: 612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.36 : 1,022.52 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.36/1,022.52 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.36x = 1,022.52 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.36x = 418,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,865.09/683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.95

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