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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.26, 1,035.39 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.26, 1,035.39 and 299.94 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.26 : 1,035.39 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.26/1,035.39 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.26x = 1,035.39 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.26x = 310,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,554.88/690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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