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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 1,026.32 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 1,026.32 and 406.65 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 1,026.32 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/1,026.32 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 1,026.32 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 417,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,357.13/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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