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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 1,047.24 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 1,047.24 and 450.35 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 1,047.24 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/1,047.24 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 1,047.24 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 471,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,624.53/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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