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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.87, 1,021 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.87, 1,021 and 290.86 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.87 : 1,021 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.87/1,021 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.87x = 1,021 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.87x = 296,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,968.06/680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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