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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,036.55 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,036.55 and 306.02 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,036.55 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,036.55 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,036.55 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 317,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,205.03/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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