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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 1,041.69 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 1,041.69 and 439.58 is: 659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 1,041.69 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/1,041.69 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 1,041.69 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 457,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,906.09/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.37

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