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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 1,030.15 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 1,030.15 and 297.16 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 1,030.15 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/1,030.15 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 1,030.15 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 306,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,119.37/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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