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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 1,021.10 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 1,021.10 and 461.90 is: 692.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 1,021.10 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/1,021.10 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 1,021.10 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 471,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,646.09/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.57

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