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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,038.96 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,038.96 and 303.04 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,038.96 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,038.96 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,038.96 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 314,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,846.44/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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