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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.05, 1,020.03 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.05, 1,020.03 and 290.04 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.05 : 1,020.03 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.05/1,020.03 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.05x = 1,020.03 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.05x = 295,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,849.50/680.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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