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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.42, 1,042.48 and 460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.42, 1,042.48 and 460.36 is: 691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.42 : 1,042.48 = 460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.42/1,042.48 = 460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.42x = 1,042.48 × 460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.42x = 479,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,916.09/694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.10

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