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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 1,026.45 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 1,026.45 and 273.13 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 1,026.45 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/1,026.45 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 1,026.45 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 280,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,354.29/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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