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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,036.64 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,036.64 and 306.26 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,036.64 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,036.64 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,036.64 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 317,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,481.37/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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