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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,019.94 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,019.94 and 289.90 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,019.94 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,019.94 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,019.94 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 295,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,680.79/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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