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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,029.33 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,029.33 and 296.04 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,029.33 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,029.33 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,029.33 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 304,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,722.85/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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