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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,031.73 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,031.73 and 298.02 is: 446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,031.73 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,031.73 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,031.73 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 307,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,476.17/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.89

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