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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.96, 1,042.16 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.96, 1,042.16 and 309.94 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.96 : 1,042.16 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.96/1,042.16 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.96x = 1,042.16 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.96x = 323,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,002.92/694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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