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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 1,041.66 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 1,041.66 and 420.66 is: 630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 1,041.66 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/1,041.66 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 1,041.66 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 438,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,184.70/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.99

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