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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.61, 1,025.55 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.61, 1,025.55 and 293.61 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.61 : 1,025.55 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.61/1,025.55 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.61x = 1,025.55 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.61x = 301,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,105.87/683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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