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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 1,046.09 and 423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 1,046.09 and 423.69 is: 635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 1,046.09 = 423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/1,046.09 = 423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 1,046.09 × 423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 443,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,217.87/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.67

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