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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.47, 1,033.94 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.47, 1,033.94 and 278.46 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.47 : 1,033.94 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.47/1,033.94 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.47x = 1,033.94 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.47x = 287,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,910.93/689.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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