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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 1,019.48 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 1,019.48 and 423.36 is: 634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 1,019.48 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/1,019.48 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 1,019.48 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 431,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,607.05/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.34

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