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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 1,026.16 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 1,026.16 and 467.88 is: 702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 1,026.16 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/1,026.16 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 1,026.16 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 480,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,119.74/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.05

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