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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,020.60 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,020.60 and 406.56 is: 609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,020.60 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,020.60 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,020.60 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 414,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,935.14/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.03

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