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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 1,046.08 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 1,046.08 and 312.64 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 1,046.08 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/1,046.08 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 1,046.08 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 327,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,046.45/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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