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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,018.29 and 435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,018.29 and 435.86 is: 652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,018.29 = 435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,018.29 = 435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,018.29 × 435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 443,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,831.88/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.62

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