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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,036.61 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,036.61 and 306.22 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,036.61 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,036.61 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,036.61 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 317,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,430.71/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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