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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 1,045.15 and 467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 1,045.15 and 467.38 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 1,045.15 = 467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/1,045.15 = 467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 1,045.15 × 467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 488,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,478.43/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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