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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.09, 1,039.03 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.09, 1,039.03 and 302.79 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.09 : 1,039.03 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.09/1,039.03 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.09x = 1,039.03 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.09x = 314,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,607.89/693.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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