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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.48, 1,024.58 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.48, 1,024.58 and 375.08 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.48 : 1,024.58 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.48/1,024.58 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.48x = 1,024.58 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.48x = 384,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,299.47/683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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