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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,020.72 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,020.72 and 475.28 is: 712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,020.72 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,020.72 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,020.72 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 485,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,127.80/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.92

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