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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.14, 1,027.69 and 300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.14, 1,027.69 and 300.39 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.14 : 1,027.69 = 300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.14/1,027.69 = 300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.14x = 1,027.69 × 300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.14x = 308,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,707.80/685.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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