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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.38, 1,044.85 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.38, 1,044.85 and 306.17 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.38 : 1,044.85 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.38/1,044.85 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.38x = 1,044.85 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.38x = 319,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,903.57/696.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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