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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.47, 1,025.31 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.47, 1,025.31 and 244.69 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.47 : 1,025.31 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.47/1,025.31 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.47x = 1,025.31 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.47x = 250,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,883.10/683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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