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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,036.19 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,036.19 and 301.35 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,036.19 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,036.19 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,036.19 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 312,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,256.61/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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