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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 1,020.49 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 1,020.49 and 290.60 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 1,020.49 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/1,020.49 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 1,020.49 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 296,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,554.39/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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