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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.96, 1,045.18 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.96, 1,045.18 and 301.58 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.96 : 1,045.18 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.96/1,045.18 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.96x = 1,045.18 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.96x = 315,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,205.38/696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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