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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.82, 1,029.51 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.82, 1,029.51 and 301.62 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.82 : 1,029.51 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.82/1,029.51 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.82x = 1,029.51 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.82x = 310,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,520.81/686.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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