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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 1,020.38 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 1,020.38 and 218.04 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 1,020.38 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/1,020.38 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 1,020.38 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 222,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,477.46/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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