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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.41, 1,040.20 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.41, 1,040.20 and 303.46 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.41 : 1,040.20 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.41/1,040.20 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.41x = 1,040.20 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.41x = 315,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,655.73/693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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