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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 1,046.10 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 1,046.10 and 480.24 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 1,046.10 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/1,046.10 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 1,046.10 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 502,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,379.06/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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