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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 1,040.99 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 1,040.99 and 304.29 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 1,040.99 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/1,040.99 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 1,040.99 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 316,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,761.33/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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