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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.90, 1,030.40 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.90, 1,030.40 and 296.91 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.90 : 1,030.40 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.90/1,030.40 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.90x = 1,030.40 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.90x = 305,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,936.06/686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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