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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 1,044.90 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 1,044.90 and 408.54 is: 612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 1,044.90 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/1,044.90 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 1,044.90 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 426,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,883.45/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.86

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