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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.58, 1,024.38 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.58, 1,024.38 and 293.47 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.58 : 1,024.38 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.58/1,024.38 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.58x = 1,024.38 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.58x = 300,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,628.55/683.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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