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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 1,020.24 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 1,020.24 and 295.68 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 1,020.24 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/1,020.24 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 1,020.24 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 301,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,664.56/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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