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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 1,025.12 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 1,025.12 and 439.76 is: 659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 1,025.12 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/1,025.12 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 1,025.12 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 450,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,806.77/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.23

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