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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 1,045.61 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 1,045.61 and 455.02 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 1,045.61 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/1,045.61 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 1,045.61 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 475,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,770.28/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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