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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 1,019.33 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 1,019.33 and 290.39 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 1,019.33 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/1,019.33 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 1,019.33 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 295,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,996.69/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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