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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,033.20 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,033.20 and 304.20 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,033.20 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,033.20 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,033.20 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 314,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,299.44/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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