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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,020.54 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,020.54 and 218.10 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,020.54 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,020.54 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,020.54 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 222,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,579.77/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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