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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,045.47 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,045.47 and 301.79 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,045.47 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,045.47 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,045.47 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 315,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,516.14/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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