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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.37, 1,036.13 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.37, 1,036.13 and 300.66 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.37 : 1,036.13 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.37/1,036.13 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.37x = 1,036.13 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.37x = 311,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,522.85/690.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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