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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,044.86 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,044.86 and 452.61 is: 679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,044.86 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,044.86 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,044.86 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 472,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,911.82/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.15

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