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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.52, 1,027.92 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.52, 1,027.92 and 301.04 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.52 : 1,027.92 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.52/1,027.92 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.52x = 1,027.92 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.52x = 309,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,445.04/685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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