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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 1,045.38 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 1,045.38 and 453.32 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 1,045.38 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/1,045.38 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 1,045.38 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 473,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,891.66/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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