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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.50, 1,037.38 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.50, 1,037.38 and 306.76 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 1,037.38 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/1,037.38 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 1,037.38 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 318,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,226.69/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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