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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 1,041.40 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 1,041.40 and 309.50 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 1,041.40 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/1,041.40 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 1,041.40 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 322,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,313.30/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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