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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.38, 1,025.75 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.38, 1,025.75 and 463.30 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.38 : 1,025.75 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.38/1,025.75 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.38x = 1,025.75 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.38x = 475,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,229.98/683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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