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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.11, 1,027.95 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.11, 1,027.95 and 295.38 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.11 : 1,027.95 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.11/1,027.95 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.11x = 1,027.95 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.11x = 303,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,635.87/685.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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