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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 1,020.45 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 1,020.45 and 498.62 is: 747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 1,020.45 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/1,020.45 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 1,020.45 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 508,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,816.78/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.70

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