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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 1,021.15 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 1,021.15 and 498.29 is: 747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 1,021.15 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/1,021.15 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 1,021.15 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 508,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,828.83/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.80

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