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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.83, 1,040.74 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.83, 1,040.74 and 298.46 is: 447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.83 : 1,040.74 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.83/1,040.74 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.83x = 1,040.74 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.83x = 310,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,619.26/693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.69

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