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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.80, 1,023.43 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.80, 1,023.43 and 461.16 is: 690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.80 : 1,023.43 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.80/1,023.43 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.80x = 1,023.43 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.80x = 471,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,964.98/683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.21

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