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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 1,046.39 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 1,046.39 and 453.99 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 1,046.39 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/1,046.39 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 1,046.39 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 475,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,050.60/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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