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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 1,017.65 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 1,017.65 and 463.38 is: 693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 1,017.65 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/1,017.65 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 1,017.65 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 471,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,556.34/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.20

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