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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 1,018.80 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 1,018.80 and 406.62 is: 608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 1,018.80 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/1,018.80 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 1,018.80 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 414,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,264.46/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.21

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