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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.47, 1,024.46 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.47, 1,024.46 and 375.04 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.47 : 1,024.46 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.47/1,024.46 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.47x = 1,024.46 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.47x = 384,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,213.48/683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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