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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 1,035.30 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 1,035.30 and 280.14 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 1,035.30 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/1,035.30 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 1,035.30 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 290,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,028.94/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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