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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.46, 1,040.28 and 430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.46, 1,040.28 and 430.18 is: 645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.46 : 1,040.28 = 430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.46/1,040.28 = 430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.46x = 1,040.28 × 430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.46x = 447,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,507.65/693.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.33

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