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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,032.36 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 1,032.36 and 303.34 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 1,032.36 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/1,032.36 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 1,032.36 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 313,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,156.08/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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