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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,040.04 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,040.04 and 303.24 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,040.04 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,040.04 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,040.04 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 315,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,385.63/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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