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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.41, 1,044.71 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.41, 1,044.71 and 306.38 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.41 : 1,044.71 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.41/1,044.71 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.41x = 1,044.71 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.41x = 320,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,071.49/696.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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