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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.46, 1,020.81 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.46, 1,020.81 and 295.98 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.46 : 1,020.81 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.46/1,020.81 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.46x = 1,020.81 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.46x = 302,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,139.34/680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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