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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,022.08 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,022.08 and 296.56 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,022.08 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,022.08 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,022.08 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 303,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,108.04/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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