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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 1,045.74 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 1,045.74 and 307.36 is: 460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 1,045.74 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/1,045.74 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 1,045.74 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 321,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,422.03/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.92

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