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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.85, 1,020.18 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.85, 1,020.18 and 295.10 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.85 : 1,020.18 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.85/1,020.18 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.85x = 1,020.18 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.85x = 301,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,050.02/679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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