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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 1,019.71 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 1,019.71 and 290.64 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 1,019.71 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/1,019.71 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 1,019.71 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 296,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,368.51/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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