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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 1,035.06 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 1,035.06 and 305.43 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 1,035.06 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/1,035.06 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 1,035.06 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 316,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,138.38/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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