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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 1,021.95 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 1,021.95 and 407.33 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 1,021.95 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/1,021.95 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 1,021.95 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 416,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,269.62/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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