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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.49, 1,030.98 and 380.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.49, 1,030.98 and 380.00 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.49 : 1,030.98 = 380.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.49/1,030.98 = 380.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.49x = 1,030.98 × 380.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.49x = 391,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,771.37/688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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