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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 1,020.62 and 436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 1,020.62 and 436.65 is: 654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 1,020.62 = 436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/1,020.62 = 436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 1,020.62 × 436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 445,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,651.54/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.06

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