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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 1,020.11 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 1,020.11 and 295.34 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 1,020.11 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/1,020.11 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 1,020.11 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 301,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,272.71/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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