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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.34, 1,022.31 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.34, 1,022.31 and 437.80 is: 656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.34 : 1,022.31 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.34/1,022.31 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.34x = 1,022.31 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.34x = 447,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,567.32/681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.89

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