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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 1,046.52 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 1,046.52 and 389.10 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 1,046.52 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/1,046.52 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 1,046.52 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 407,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,200.93/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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