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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 1,020.48 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 1,020.48 and 290.23 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 1,020.48 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/1,020.48 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 1,020.48 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 296,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,173.91/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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