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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.01, 1,040.90 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.01, 1,040.90 and 303.92 is: 455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.01 : 1,040.90 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.01/1,040.90 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.01x = 1,040.90 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.01x = 316,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,350.33/694.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.83

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