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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.45, 1,046.07 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.45, 1,046.07 and 436.62 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.45 : 1,046.07 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.45/1,046.07 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.45x = 1,046.07 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.45x = 456,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,735.08/696.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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