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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.78, 1,038.03 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.78, 1,038.03 and 307.30 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.78 : 1,038.03 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.78/1,038.03 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.78x = 1,038.03 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.78x = 318,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,986.62/691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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