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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,044.50 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,044.50 and 422.62 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,044.50 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,044.50 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,044.50 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 441,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,421.87/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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