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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 1,040.96 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 1,040.96 and 309.44 is: 463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 1,040.96 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/1,040.96 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 1,040.96 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 322,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,114.66/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.87

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