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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 1,035.25 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 1,035.25 and 301.03 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 1,035.25 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/1,035.25 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 1,035.25 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 311,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,637.97/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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