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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,035.83 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,035.83 and 300.70 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,035.83 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,035.83 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,035.83 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 311,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,474.08/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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