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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,023.60 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,023.60 and 438.80 is: 657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,023.60 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,023.60 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,023.60 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 449,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,155.68/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.04

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