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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.65, 1,024.17 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.65, 1,024.17 and 434.96 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.65 : 1,024.17 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.65/1,024.17 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.65x = 1,024.17 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.65x = 445,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,467.86/681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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