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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.83, 1,031.93 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.83, 1,031.93 and 303.17 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.83 : 1,031.93 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.83/1,031.93 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.83x = 1,031.93 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.83x = 312,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,850.22/687.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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