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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 1,024.50 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 1,024.50 and 293.40 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 1,024.50 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/1,024.50 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 1,024.50 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 300,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,588.30/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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