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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,030.05 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,030.05 and 301.50 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,030.05 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,030.05 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,030.05 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 310,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,560.08/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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