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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.15, 1,020.36 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.15, 1,020.36 and 290.15 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.15 : 1,020.36 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.15/1,020.36 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.15x = 1,020.36 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.15x = 296,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,052.35/680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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