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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 1,033.20 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 1,033.20 and 304.32 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 1,033.20 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/1,033.20 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 1,033.20 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 314,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,423.42/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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