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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,022.76 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,022.76 and 297 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,022.76 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,022.76 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,022.76 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 303,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,759.72/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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