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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.86, 1,020.48 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.86, 1,020.48 and 356.05 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.86 : 1,020.48 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.86/1,020.48 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.86x = 1,020.48 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.86x = 363,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,341.90/680.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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