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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 1,035.64 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 1,035.64 and 203.48 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 1,035.64 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/1,035.64 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 1,035.64 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 210,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,732.03/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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