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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.59, 1,021.70 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.59, 1,021.70 and 406.95 is: 610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.59 : 1,021.70 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.59/1,021.70 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.59x = 1,021.70 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.59x = 415,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,780.82/680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.91

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