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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,021.14 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,021.14 and 437.18 is: 656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,021.14 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,021.14 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,021.14 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 446,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,421.99/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.04

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