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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 1,036.26 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 1,036.26 and 473.22 is: 710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 1,036.26 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/1,036.26 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 1,036.26 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 490,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,378.96/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.39

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