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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 1,035.72 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 1,035.72 and 305.52 is: 458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 1,035.72 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/1,035.72 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 1,035.72 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 316,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,433.17/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.39

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