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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 1,021.02 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 1,021.02 and 295.93 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 1,021.02 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/1,021.02 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 1,021.02 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 302,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,148.97/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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