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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,024.80 and 646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,024.80 and 646.32 is: 973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,024.80 = 646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,024.80 = 646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,024.80 × 646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 662,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,348.74/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.64

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