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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.52, 1,021.74 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.52, 1,021.74 and 296.56 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.52 : 1,021.74 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.52/1,021.74 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.52x = 1,021.74 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.52x = 303,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,007.21/681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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