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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.15, 1,021.92 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.15, 1,021.92 and 433.46 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.15 : 1,021.92 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.15/1,021.92 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.15x = 1,021.92 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.15x = 442,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,956.33/680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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