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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.61, 1,046.61 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.61, 1,046.61 and 287.07 is: 430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.61 : 1,046.61 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.61/1,046.61 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.61x = 1,046.61 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.61x = 300,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,450.33/697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.69

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