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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 1,020.53 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 1,020.53 and 290.07 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 1,020.53 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/1,020.53 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 1,020.53 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 296,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,025.14/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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