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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.40, 1,037.40 and 450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.40, 1,037.40 and 450.40 is: 673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.40 : 1,037.40 = 450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.40/1,037.40 = 450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.40x = 1,037.40 × 450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.40x = 467,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,244.96/693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.85

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