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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,032.84 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,032.84 and 303.84 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,032.84 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,032.84 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,032.84 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 313,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,818.11/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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