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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 1,045.35 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 1,045.35 and 307.17 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 1,045.35 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/1,045.35 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 1,045.35 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 321,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,100.16/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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