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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 1,046.28 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 1,046.28 and 313.04 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 1,046.28 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/1,046.28 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 1,046.28 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 327,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,527.49/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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