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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.49, 1,022.21 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.49, 1,022.21 and 421.93 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.49 : 1,022.21 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.49/1,022.21 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.49x = 1,022.21 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.49x = 431,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,304.10/681.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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