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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.32, 1,021.98 and 296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.32, 1,021.98 and 296.57 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.32 : 1,021.98 = 296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.32/1,021.98 = 296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.32x = 1,021.98 × 296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.32x = 303,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,088.61/681.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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