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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 1,045.95 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 1,045.95 and 450.72 is: 675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 1,045.95 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/1,045.95 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 1,045.95 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 471,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,430.76/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.84

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