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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.92, 1,035.04 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.92, 1,035.04 and 305.44 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.92 : 1,035.04 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.92/1,035.04 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.92x = 1,035.04 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.92x = 316,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,142.62/689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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