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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.74, 1,033.17 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.74, 1,033.17 and 303.78 is: 455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.74 : 1,033.17 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.74/1,033.17 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.74x = 1,033.17 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.74x = 313,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,856.38/688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.70

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