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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,020.84 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,020.84 and 218.36 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,020.84 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,020.84 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,020.84 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 222,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,910.62/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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