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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 1,041.37 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 1,041.37 and 303.95 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 1,041.37 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/1,041.37 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 1,041.37 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 316,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,526.26/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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