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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.33, 1,039.99 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.33, 1,039.99 and 297.96 is: 446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.33 : 1,039.99 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.33/1,039.99 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.33x = 1,039.99 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.33x = 309,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,877.18/693.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.94

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