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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 1,045.56 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 1,045.56 and 312.24 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 1,045.56 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/1,045.56 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 1,045.56 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 326,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,465.65/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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