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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.36, 1,046.04 and 312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.36, 1,046.04 and 312.61 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.36 : 1,046.04 = 312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.36/1,046.04 = 312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.36x = 1,046.04 × 312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.36x = 327,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,001.62/697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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