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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.57, 1,028.16 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.57, 1,028.16 and 269.03 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.57 : 1,028.16 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.57/1,028.16 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.57x = 1,028.16 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.57x = 276,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,605.88/685.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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