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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 1,046.12 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 1,046.12 and 307.01 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 1,046.12 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/1,046.12 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 1,046.12 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 321,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,170.38/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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