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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.49, 1,022.10 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.49, 1,022.10 and 407.13 is: 611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.49 : 1,022.10 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.49/1,022.10 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.49x = 1,022.10 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.49x = 416,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,127.57/680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.51

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