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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.68, 1,020.66 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.68, 1,020.66 and 295.84 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.68 : 1,020.66 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.68/1,020.66 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.68x = 1,020.66 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.68x = 301,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,952.05/680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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