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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.32, 1,044.82 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.32, 1,044.82 and 285.58 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.32 : 1,044.82 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.32/1,044.82 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.32x = 1,044.82 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.32x = 298,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,379.70/696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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