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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 1,046.44 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 1,046.44 and 307.32 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 1,046.44 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/1,046.44 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 1,046.44 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 321,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,591.94/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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