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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.26, 1,044.33 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.26, 1,044.33 and 422.28 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.26 : 1,044.33 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.26/1,044.33 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.26x = 1,044.33 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.26x = 440,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,998.09/696.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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