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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.66, 1,018.92 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.66, 1,018.92 and 437.42 is: 654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.66 : 1,018.92 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.66/1,018.92 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.66x = 1,018.92 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.66x = 445,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,695.99/680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.80

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