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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,021.64 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,021.64 and 291.78 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,021.64 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,021.64 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,021.64 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 298,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,094.12/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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