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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.71, 1,021.23 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.71, 1,021.23 and 290.51 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.71 : 1,021.23 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.71/1,021.23 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.71x = 1,021.23 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.71x = 296,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,672.42/680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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