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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.42, 1,021.33 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.42, 1,021.33 and 291.31 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.42 : 1,021.33 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.42/1,021.33 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.42x = 1,021.33 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.42x = 297,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,517.08/681.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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