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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.30, 1,045.37 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.30, 1,045.37 and 404.07 is: 606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.30 : 1,045.37 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.30/1,045.37 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.30x = 1,045.37 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.30x = 422,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,402.66/696.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.64

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