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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,019.70 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,019.70 and 437.49 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,019.70 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,019.70 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,019.70 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 446,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,108.55/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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