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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.22, 1,040.15 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.22, 1,040.15 and 303.17 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.22 : 1,040.15 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.22/1,040.15 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.22x = 1,040.15 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.22x = 315,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,338.65/693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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