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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.23, 1,033.13 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.23, 1,033.13 and 299.48 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.23 : 1,033.13 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.23/1,033.13 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.23x = 1,033.13 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.23x = 309,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,401.77/689.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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