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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 1,021.53 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 1,021.53 and 270.18 is: 405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 1,021.53 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/1,021.53 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 1,021.53 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 275,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,996.98/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.46

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