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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.61, 1,044.50 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.61, 1,044.50 and 466.18 is: 697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.61 : 1,044.50 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.61/1,044.50 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.61x = 1,044.50 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.61x = 486,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,925.29/697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.99

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