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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.65, 1,044.97 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.65, 1,044.97 and 311.45 is: 467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.65 : 1,044.97 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.65/1,044.97 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.65x = 1,044.97 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.65x = 325,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,449.90/696.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.17

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