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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.03, 1,041.50 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.03, 1,041.50 and 304.02 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.03 : 1,041.50 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.03/1,041.50 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.03x = 1,041.50 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.03x = 316,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,636.83/694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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