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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 1,037.61 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 1,037.61 and 301.73 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 1,037.61 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/1,037.61 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 1,037.61 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 313,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,072.88/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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