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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 1,044.11 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 1,044.11 and 454.02 is: 680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 1,044.11 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/1,044.11 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 1,044.11 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 474,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,046.82/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.90

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