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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.30, 1,046.61 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.30, 1,046.61 and 453.66 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.30 : 1,046.61 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.30/1,046.61 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.30x = 1,046.61 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.30x = 474,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,805.09/696.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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