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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 1,021.82 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 1,021.82 and 403.48 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 1,021.82 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/1,021.82 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 1,021.82 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 412,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,282.39/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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