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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.48, 1,036.50 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.48, 1,036.50 and 301.70 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.48 : 1,036.50 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.48/1,036.50 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.48x = 1,036.50 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.48x = 312,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,712.05/691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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