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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 1,021.68 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 1,021.68 and 407.64 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 1,021.68 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/1,021.68 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 1,021.68 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 416,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,477.64/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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