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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,044.10 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,044.10 and 408.84 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,044.10 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,044.10 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,044.10 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 426,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,869.84/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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