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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,038.54 and 433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,038.54 and 433.45 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,038.54 = 433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,038.54 = 433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,038.54 × 433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 450,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,155.16/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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