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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 1,020.96 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 1,020.96 and 295.62 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 1,020.96 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/1,020.96 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 1,020.96 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 301,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,816.20/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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