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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 1,045.63 and 285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 1,045.63 and 285.95 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 1,045.63 = 285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/1,045.63 = 285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 1,045.63 × 285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 298,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,996.47/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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