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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.71, 1,020.95 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.71, 1,020.95 and 290.94 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.71 : 1,020.95 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.71/1,020.95 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.71x = 1,020.95 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.71x = 297,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,035.19/680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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