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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,043.78 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,043.78 and 453.88 is: 679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,043.78 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,043.78 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,043.78 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 473,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,750.87/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.47

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