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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.81, 1,036.29 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.81, 1,036.29 and 300.93 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.81 : 1,036.29 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.81/1,036.29 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.81x = 1,036.29 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.81x = 311,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,850.75/690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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