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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,044.30 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,044.30 and 466.72 is: 698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,044.30 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,044.30 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,044.30 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 487,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,395.70/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.80

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