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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.51, 1,042.36 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.51, 1,042.36 and 304.83 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.51 : 1,042.36 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.51/1,042.36 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.51x = 1,042.36 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.51x = 317,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,735.86/694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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