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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 1,046.40 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 1,046.40 and 307.20 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 1,046.40 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/1,046.40 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 1,046.40 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 321,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,454.08/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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