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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.03, 1,040 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.03, 1,040 and 303.02 is: 454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.03 : 1,040 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.03/1,040 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.03x = 1,040 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.03x = 315,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,140.80/693.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.73

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