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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 1,044.71 and 437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 1,044.71 and 437.65 is: 655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 1,044.71 = 437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/1,044.71 = 437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 1,044.71 × 437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 457,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,212.53/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.64

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