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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 1,015.64 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 1,015.64 and 632.28 is: 943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 1,015.64 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/1,015.64 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 1,015.64 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 642,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,165.70/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.76

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