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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 1,040.69 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 1,040.69 and 304.13 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 1,040.69 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/1,040.69 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 1,040.69 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 316,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,507.56/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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