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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.45, 1,040.88 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.45, 1,040.88 and 304.21 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.45 : 1,040.88 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.45/1,040.88 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.45x = 1,040.88 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.45x = 316,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,640.12/694.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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