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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 1,045.76 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 1,045.76 and 307.17 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 1,045.76 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/1,045.76 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 1,045.76 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 321,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,224.56/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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