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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 1,045.84 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 1,045.84 and 280.95 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 1,045.84 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/1,045.84 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 1,045.84 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 293,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,828.75/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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