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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.29, 1,020.41 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.29, 1,020.41 and 218.09 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.29 : 1,020.41 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.29/1,020.41 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.29x = 1,020.41 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.29x = 222,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,540.13/680.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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