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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.38, 1,034.49 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.38, 1,034.49 and 304.63 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.38 : 1,034.49 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.38/1,034.49 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.38x = 1,034.49 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.38x = 315,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,136.69/689.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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