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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,021.17 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,021.17 and 290.69 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,021.17 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,021.17 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,021.17 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 296,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,838.80/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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