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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.35, 1,022.12 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.35, 1,022.12 and 270.47 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.35 : 1,022.12 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.35/1,022.12 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.35x = 1,022.12 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.35x = 276,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,452.80/681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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