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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 1,046.05 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 1,046.05 and 286.45 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 1,046.05 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/1,046.05 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 1,046.05 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 299,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,642.69/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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