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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 1,044.44 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 1,044.44 and 311.54 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 1,044.44 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/1,044.44 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 1,044.44 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 325,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,380.39/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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