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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 1,020.89 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 1,020.89 and 296.01 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 1,020.89 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/1,020.89 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 1,020.89 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 302,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,193.65/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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