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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 1,034.28 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 1,034.28 and 278.46 is: 417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 1,034.28 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/1,034.28 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 1,034.28 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 288,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,005.61/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.98

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