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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 1,020.08 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 1,020.08 and 217.95 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 1,020.08 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/1,020.08 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 1,020.08 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 222,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,325.35/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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