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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.53, 1,036.59 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.53, 1,036.59 and 301.80 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.53 : 1,036.59 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.53/1,036.59 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.53x = 1,036.59 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.53x = 312,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,842.86/691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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