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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.83, 1,026.06 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.83, 1,026.06 and 466.96 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.83 : 1,026.06 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.83/1,026.06 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.83x = 1,026.06 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.83x = 479,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,128.98/683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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