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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.45, 1,023.79 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.45, 1,023.79 and 358.13 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.45 : 1,023.79 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.45/1,023.79 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.45x = 1,023.79 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.45x = 366,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,649.91/683.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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