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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,026 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,026 and 395.28 is: 593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,026 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,026 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,026 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 405,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,557.28/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.23

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