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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.40, 1,024.86 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.40, 1,024.86 and 272.68 is: 408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.40 : 1,024.86 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.40/1,024.86 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.40x = 1,024.86 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.40x = 279,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,458.82/683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.92

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