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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.93, 1,044.78 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.93, 1,044.78 and 450.28 is: 675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.93 : 1,044.78 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.93/1,044.78 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.93x = 1,044.78 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.93x = 470,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,443.54/696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.02

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