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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,020.18 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,020.18 and 475.22 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,020.18 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,020.18 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,020.18 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 484,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,809.94/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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