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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.65, 1,021.35 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.65, 1,021.35 and 290.60 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.65 : 1,021.35 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.65/1,021.35 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.65x = 1,021.35 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.65x = 296,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,809.87/680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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