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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 1,029.93 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 1,029.93 and 301.89 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 1,029.93 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/1,029.93 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 1,029.93 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 310,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,925.57/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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