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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.83, 1,027.11 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.83, 1,027.11 and 438.27 is: 656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.83 : 1,027.11 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.83/1,027.11 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.83x = 1,027.11 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.83x = 450,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,146.36/685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.36

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