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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686, 1,029 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686, 1,029 and 301.26 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686 : 1,029 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686/1,029 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686x = 1,029 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686x = 309,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,996.54/686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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