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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.12, 1,044.08 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.12, 1,044.08 and 454.36 is: 681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.12 : 1,044.08 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.12/1,044.08 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.12x = 1,044.08 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.12x = 474,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,388.19/696.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.47

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