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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 1,046.02 and 286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 1,046.02 and 286.58 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 1,046.02 = 286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/1,046.02 = 286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 1,046.02 × 286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 299,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,768.41/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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