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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 1,020.35 and 295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 1,020.35 and 295.19 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 1,020.35 = 295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/1,020.35 = 295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 1,020.35 × 295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 301,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,197.12/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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