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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 1,037.64 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 1,037.64 and 301.44 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 1,037.64 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/1,037.64 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 1,037.64 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 312,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,786.20/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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