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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,043.97 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,043.97 and 453.16 is: 678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,043.97 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,043.97 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,043.97 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 473,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,085.45/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.51

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