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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 1,031.32 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 1,031.32 and 302.72 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 1,031.32 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/1,031.32 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 1,031.32 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 312,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,201.19/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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