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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.77, 1,030.20 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.77, 1,030.20 and 301.97 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.77 : 1,030.20 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.77/1,030.20 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.77x = 1,030.20 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.77x = 311,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,087.98/686.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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