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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.22, 1,027.49 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.22, 1,027.49 and 295.16 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.22 : 1,027.49 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.22/1,027.49 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.22x = 1,027.49 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.22x = 303,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,267.34/685.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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