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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.64, 1,022.64 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.64, 1,022.64 and 291.45 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.64 : 1,022.64 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.64/1,022.64 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.64x = 1,022.64 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.64x = 298,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,050.14/681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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