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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.22, 1,036.73 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.22, 1,036.73 and 306.38 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.22 : 1,036.73 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.22/1,036.73 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.22x = 1,036.73 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.22x = 317,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,626.62/691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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