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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 1,020.32 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 1,020.32 and 295.45 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 1,020.32 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/1,020.32 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 1,020.32 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 301,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,455.53/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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