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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.50, 1,037.43 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.50, 1,037.43 and 307.02 is: 460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 1,037.43 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/1,037.43 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 1,037.43 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 318,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,511.76/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.61

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