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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.46, 1,019.85 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.46, 1,019.85 and 355.62 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.46 : 1,019.85 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.46/1,019.85 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.46x = 1,019.85 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.46x = 362,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,679.06/680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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