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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.45, 1,028.99 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.45, 1,028.99 and 296.54 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.45 : 1,028.99 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.45/1,028.99 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.45x = 1,028.99 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.45x = 305,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,131.55/686.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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