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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.58, 1,039.74 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.58, 1,039.74 and 450.16 is: 674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.58 : 1,039.74 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.58/1,039.74 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.58x = 1,039.74 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.58x = 468,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,049.36/693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.83

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