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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,036.29 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,036.29 and 306.06 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,036.29 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,036.29 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,036.29 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 317,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,166.92/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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