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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,021.06 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,021.06 and 247.68 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,021.06 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,021.06 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,021.06 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 252,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,896.14/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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