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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.80, 1,018.80 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.80, 1,018.80 and 464.80 is: 695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.80 : 1,018.80 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.80/1,018.80 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.80x = 1,018.80 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.80x = 473,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,538.24/680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.56

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