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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 1,021.25 and 460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 1,021.25 and 460.30 is: 690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 1,021.25 = 460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/1,021.25 = 460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 1,021.25 × 460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 470,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,073.97/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.90

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