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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.88, 1,022.82 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.88, 1,022.82 and 297.16 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.88 : 1,022.82 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.88/1,022.82 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.88x = 1,022.82 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.88x = 303,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,941.19/681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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