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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.48, 1,040.92 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.48, 1,040.92 and 304.39 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.48 : 1,040.92 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.48/1,040.92 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.48x = 1,040.92 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.48x = 316,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,844.12/694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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