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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,021.55 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,021.55 and 437.43 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,021.55 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,021.55 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,021.55 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 446,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,853.33/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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