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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 1,033.64 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 1,033.64 and 304.25 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 1,033.64 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/1,033.64 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 1,033.64 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 314,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,483.45/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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