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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.23, 1,044.36 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.23, 1,044.36 and 300.87 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.23 : 1,044.36 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.23/1,044.36 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.23x = 1,044.36 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.23x = 314,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,219.38/696.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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