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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.35, 1,037.08 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.35, 1,037.08 and 301.36 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.35 : 1,037.08 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.35/1,037.08 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.35x = 1,037.08 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.35x = 312,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,534.43/691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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