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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,020.30 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,020.30 and 295.40 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 1,020.30 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/1,020.30 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 1,020.30 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 301,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,396.62/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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