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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 1,041.73 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 1,041.73 and 304.37 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 1,041.73 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/1,041.73 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 1,041.73 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 317,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,069.30/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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