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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,041.53 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,041.53 and 304.79 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,041.53 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,041.53 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,041.53 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 317,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,447.93/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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