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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.36, 1,033.51 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.36, 1,033.51 and 314.18 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.36 : 1,033.51 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.36/1,033.51 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.36x = 1,033.51 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.36x = 324,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,706.68/689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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