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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 1,036.56 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 1,036.56 and 305.75 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 1,036.56 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/1,036.56 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 1,036.56 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 316,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,928.22/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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