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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,019.80 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,019.80 and 247.13 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,019.80 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,019.80 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,019.80 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 252,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,016.84/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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