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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 1,022.63 and 408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 1,022.63 and 408.04 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 1,022.63 = 408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/1,022.63 = 408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 1,022.63 × 408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 417,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,269.35/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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