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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.45, 1,039.37 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.45, 1,039.37 and 323.46 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.45 : 1,039.37 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.45/1,039.37 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.45x = 1,039.37 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.45x = 336,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,193.00/693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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