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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,040.31 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,040.31 and 446.58 is: 670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,040.31 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,040.31 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,040.31 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 464,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,581.64/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.33

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