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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 1,026.68 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 1,026.68 and 423.64 is: 636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 1,026.68 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/1,026.68 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 1,026.68 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 434,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,942.72/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.40

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