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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 1,021.64 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 1,021.64 and 291 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 1,021.64 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/1,021.64 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 1,021.64 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 297,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,297.24/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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