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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.63, 1,045.41 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.63, 1,045.41 and 311.88 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.63 : 1,045.41 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.63/1,045.41 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.63x = 1,045.41 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.63x = 326,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,042.47/696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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