Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 1,020 and 295.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680, 1,020 and 295.28 is: 442.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680 : 1,020 = 295.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680/1,020 = 295.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680x = 1,020 × 295.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680x = 301,185.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,185.60/680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.92
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