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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.23, 1,023.75 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.23, 1,023.75 and 416.09 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.23 : 1,023.75 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.23/1,023.75 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.23x = 1,023.75 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.23x = 425,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,972.14/684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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