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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,020.28 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,020.28 and 295.44 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,020.28 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,020.28 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,020.28 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 301,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,431.52/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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