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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.28, 1,044.52 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.28, 1,044.52 and 285.46 is: 428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.28 : 1,044.52 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.28/1,044.52 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.28x = 1,044.52 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.28x = 298,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,168.68/696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.23

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