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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.50, 1,044.96 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.50, 1,044.96 and 422.58 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.50 : 1,044.96 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.50/1,044.96 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.50x = 1,044.96 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.50x = 441,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,579.20/697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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