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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.46, 1,046.20 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.46, 1,046.20 and 286.50 is: 429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.46 : 1,046.20 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.46/1,046.20 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.46x = 1,046.20 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.46x = 299,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,736.30/697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.75

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