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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 1,023.51 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 1,023.51 and 439.71 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 1,023.51 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/1,023.51 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 1,023.51 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 450,047.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,047.58/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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