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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 1,030.44 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 1,030.44 and 297.41 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 1,030.44 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/1,030.44 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 1,030.44 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 306,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,463.16/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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