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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.46, 1,024.41 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.46, 1,024.41 and 298.38 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.46 : 1,024.41 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.46/1,024.41 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.46x = 1,024.41 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.46x = 305,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,663.46/683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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