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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 1,036.28 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 1,036.28 and 306 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 1,036.28 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/1,036.28 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 1,036.28 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 317,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,101.68/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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