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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.83, 1,030.43 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.83, 1,030.43 and 302.17 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.83 : 1,030.43 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.83/1,030.43 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.83x = 1,030.43 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.83x = 311,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,363.52/686.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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