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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.33, 1,031.18 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.33, 1,031.18 and 302.67 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.33 : 1,031.18 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.33/1,031.18 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.33x = 1,031.18 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.33x = 312,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,105.74/687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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