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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.18, 1,020.65 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.18, 1,020.65 and 290.13 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.18 : 1,020.65 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.18/1,020.65 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.18x = 1,020.65 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.18x = 296,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,123.56/680.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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