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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.30, 1,046.87 and 405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.30, 1,046.87 and 405.07 is: 608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.30 : 1,046.87 = 405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.30/1,046.87 = 405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.30x = 1,046.87 × 405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.30x = 424,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,055.63/697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.14

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