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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.86, 1,021.29 and 463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.86, 1,021.29 and 463.90 is: 695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.86 : 1,021.29 = 463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.86/1,021.29 = 463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.86x = 1,021.29 × 463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.86x = 473,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,776.43/680.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.85

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