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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 1,022.44 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 1,022.44 and 296.88 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 1,022.44 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/1,022.44 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 1,022.44 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 303,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,541.99/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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