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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.95, 1,041.81 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.95, 1,041.81 and 304.65 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.95 : 1,041.81 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.95/1,041.81 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.95x = 1,041.81 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.95x = 317,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,387.89/694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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