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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.35, 1,041.89 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.35, 1,041.89 and 450.99 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.35 : 1,041.89 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.35/1,041.89 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.35x = 1,041.89 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.35x = 469,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,879.72/694.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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