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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 1,033.86 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 1,033.86 and 304.34 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 1,033.86 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/1,033.86 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 1,033.86 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 314,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,644.95/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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