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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.56, 1,034.46 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.56, 1,034.46 and 304.84 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.56 : 1,034.46 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.56/1,034.46 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.56x = 1,034.46 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.56x = 315,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,344.79/689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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