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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,020.92 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,020.92 and 270.45 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,020.92 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,020.92 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,020.92 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 276,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,106.46/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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