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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 1,030.14 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 1,030.14 and 301.96 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 1,030.14 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/1,030.14 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 1,030.14 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 311,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,061.07/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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