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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,036.80 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,036.80 and 300.96 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,036.80 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,036.80 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,036.80 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 312,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,035.33/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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