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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.99, 1,038.17 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.99, 1,038.17 and 302.07 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.99 : 1,038.17 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.99/1,038.17 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.99x = 1,038.17 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.99x = 313,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,604.66/691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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