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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.44, 1,030.68 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.44, 1,030.68 and 254.48 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.44 : 1,030.68 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.44/1,030.68 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.44x = 1,030.68 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.44x = 262,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,287.45/687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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