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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 1,020.60 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 1,020.60 and 295.68 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 1,020.60 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/1,020.60 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 1,020.60 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 301,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,771.01/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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