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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 1,045.53 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 1,045.53 and 312.18 is: 468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 1,045.53 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/1,045.53 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 1,045.53 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 326,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,393.56/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.51

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