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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 1,047.44 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 1,047.44 and 424.16 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 1,047.44 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/1,047.44 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 1,047.44 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 444,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,282.15/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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