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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,025.71 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,025.71 and 409.92 is: 615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,025.71 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,025.71 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,025.71 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 420,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,459.04/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.03

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