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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.97, 1,023.21 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.97, 1,023.21 and 438.84 is: 656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.97 : 1,023.21 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.97/1,023.21 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.97x = 1,023.21 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.97x = 449,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,025.48/683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.50

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