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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.01, 1,032.30 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.01, 1,032.30 and 297.94 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.01 : 1,032.30 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.01/1,032.30 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.01x = 1,032.30 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.01x = 307,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,562.82/688.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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