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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 1,045.66 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 1,045.66 and 307.47 is: 461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 1,045.66 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/1,045.66 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 1,045.66 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 321,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,509.87/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.06

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