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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.89, 1,044.58 and 466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.89, 1,044.58 and 466.35 is: 699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.89 : 1,044.58 = 466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.89/1,044.58 = 466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.89x = 1,044.58 × 466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.89x = 487,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,139.88/696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.02

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