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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 1,020.46 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 1,020.46 and 372.32 is: 558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 1,020.46 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/1,020.46 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 1,020.46 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 379,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,937.67/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.47

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