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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 1,022.85 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 1,022.85 and 296.94 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 1,022.85 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/1,022.85 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 1,022.85 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 303,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,725.08/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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