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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 1,019.49 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 1,019.49 and 295.06 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 1,019.49 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/1,019.49 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 1,019.49 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 300,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,810.72/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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