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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.69, 1,630.13 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.69, 1,630.13 and 306.70 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.69 : 1,630.13 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.69/1,630.13 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.69x = 1,630.13 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.69x = 499,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,959.50/1,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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