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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,019.88 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,019.88 and 290.10 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,019.88 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,019.88 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,019.88 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 295,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,867.19/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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