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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 1,023.30 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 1,023.30 and 467.80 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 1,023.30 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/1,023.30 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 1,023.30 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 478,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,699.74/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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