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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,023.80 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,023.80 and 424.40 is: 635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,023.80 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,023.80 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,023.80 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 434,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,500.72/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.61

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