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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.20, 1,040 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.20, 1,040 and 303.32 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.20 : 1,040 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.20/1,040 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.20x = 1,040 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.20x = 315,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,452.80/693.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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