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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 1,036.59 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 1,036.59 and 301.20 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 1,036.59 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/1,036.59 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 1,036.59 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 312,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,220.91/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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