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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,034.82 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,034.82 and 294.44 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,034.82 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,034.82 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,034.82 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 304,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,687.23/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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