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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 1,020.48 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 1,020.48 and 295.59 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 1,020.48 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/1,020.48 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 1,020.48 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 301,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,638.58/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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