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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 1,046.52 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 1,046.52 and 286.40 is: 429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 1,046.52 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/1,046.52 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 1,046.52 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 299,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,725.94/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.85

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