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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 1,031.10 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 1,031.10 and 302.68 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 1,031.10 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/1,031.10 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 1,031.10 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 312,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,093.35/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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