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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 1,043.52 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 1,043.52 and 452.80 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 1,043.52 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/1,043.52 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 1,043.52 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 472,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,505.86/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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