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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 1,033.16 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 1,033.16 and 298.76 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 1,033.16 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/1,033.16 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 1,033.16 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 308,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,660.22/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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