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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.45, 1,020.41 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.45, 1,020.41 and 247.51 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.45 : 1,020.41 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.45/1,020.41 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.45x = 1,020.41 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.45x = 252,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,555.34/680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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