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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.44, 1,031.20 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.44, 1,031.20 and 302.56 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.44 : 1,031.20 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.44/1,031.20 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.44x = 1,031.20 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.44x = 311,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,999.87/687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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