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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.52, 1,038.48 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.52, 1,038.48 and 404.80 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.52 : 1,038.48 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.52/1,038.48 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.52x = 1,038.48 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.52x = 420,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,376.70/693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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