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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,022.10 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,022.10 and 438.20 is: 657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,022.10 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,022.10 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,022.10 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 447,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,884.22/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.30

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