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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,020.60 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,020.60 and 296.28 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,020.60 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,020.60 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,020.60 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 302,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,383.37/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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