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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 1,021.63 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 1,021.63 and 403.47 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 1,021.63 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/1,021.63 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 1,021.63 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 412,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,197.06/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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