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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 1,034.70 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 1,034.70 and 305.32 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 1,034.70 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/1,034.70 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 1,034.70 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 315,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,914.60/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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