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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 1,020.50 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 1,020.50 and 290.25 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 1,020.50 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/1,020.50 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 1,020.50 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 296,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,198.67/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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