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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,019.22 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,019.22 and 496.64 is: 744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,019.22 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,019.22 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,019.22 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 506,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,185.42/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.28

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