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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.18, 1,041.42 and 309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.18, 1,041.42 and 309.43 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.18 : 1,041.42 = 309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.18/1,041.42 = 309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.18x = 1,041.42 × 309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.18x = 322,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,246.59/694.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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