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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,020.51 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,020.51 and 290.04 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,020.51 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,020.51 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,020.51 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 295,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,989.82/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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