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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 1,040.64 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 1,040.64 and 303.76 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 1,040.64 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/1,040.64 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 1,040.64 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 316,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,104.81/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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