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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 1,018.19 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 1,018.19 and 405.42 is: 607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 1,018.19 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/1,018.19 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 1,018.19 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 412,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,792.56/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.04

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