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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.50, 1,030.02 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.50, 1,030.02 and 302.02 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.50 : 1,030.02 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.50/1,030.02 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.50x = 1,030.02 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.50x = 311,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,086.64/686.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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