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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 1,035.46 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 1,035.46 and 203.32 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 1,035.46 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/1,035.46 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 1,035.46 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 210,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,529.73/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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