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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.63, 1,025.44 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.63, 1,025.44 and 466.75 is: 700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.63 : 1,025.44 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.63/1,025.44 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.63x = 1,025.44 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.63x = 478,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,624.12/683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.12

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