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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 1,020.51 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 1,020.51 and 355.80 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 1,020.51 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/1,020.51 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 1,020.51 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 363,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,097.46/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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