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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 1,035.97 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 1,035.97 and 300.92 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 1,035.97 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/1,035.97 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 1,035.97 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 311,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,743.74/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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