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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.51, 1,040.48 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.51, 1,040.48 and 303.33 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.51 : 1,040.48 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.51/1,040.48 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.51x = 1,040.48 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.51x = 315,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,602.08/693.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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