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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.49, 1,024.77 and 464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.49, 1,024.77 and 464.19 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.49 : 1,024.77 = 464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.49/1,024.77 = 464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.49x = 1,024.77 × 464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.49x = 475,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,687.99/683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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