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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,036.50 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,036.50 and 464.44 is: 696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,036.50 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,036.50 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,036.50 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 481,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,392.06/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.66

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