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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.46, 1,044.68 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.46, 1,044.68 and 285.48 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.46 : 1,044.68 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.46/1,044.68 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.46x = 1,044.68 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.46x = 298,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,235.25/696.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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