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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 1,020.51 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 1,020.51 and 290.24 is: 435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 1,020.51 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/1,020.51 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 1,020.51 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 296,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,187.72/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.43

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