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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 1,022.48 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 1,022.48 and 291.40 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 1,022.48 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/1,022.48 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 1,022.48 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 297,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,947.75/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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