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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 1,020.45 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 1,020.45 and 461.60 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 1,020.45 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/1,020.45 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 1,020.45 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 471,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,039.72/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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