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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 1,023.51 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 1,023.51 and 393.99 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 1,023.51 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/1,023.51 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 1,023.51 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 403,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,252.70/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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