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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.65 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.65 and 302.25 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.65 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.65 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.65 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 311,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,513.96/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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