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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 1,020.02 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 1,020.02 and 247.48 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 1,020.02 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/1,020.02 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 1,020.02 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 252,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,430.76/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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