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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,019.28 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,019.28 and 436.56 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,019.28 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,019.28 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,019.28 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 444,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,976.88/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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