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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,035.78 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,035.78 and 305.50 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,035.78 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,035.78 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,035.78 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 316,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,430.79/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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