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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.01, 1,043.88 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.01, 1,043.88 and 306.13 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.01 : 1,043.88 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.01/1,043.88 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.01x = 1,043.88 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.01x = 319,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,562.98/696.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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