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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 1,041.39 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 1,041.39 and 451.44 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 1,041.39 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/1,041.39 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 1,041.39 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 470,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,125.10/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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