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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,023.36 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,023.36 and 439.28 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,023.36 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,023.36 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,023.36 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 449,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,541.58/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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