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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 1,045.76 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 1,045.76 and 408.27 is: 612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 1,045.76 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/1,045.76 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 1,045.76 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 426,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,950.39/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.41

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