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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,045.82 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,045.82 and 312.68 is: 468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,045.82 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,045.82 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,045.82 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 327,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,007.00/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.73

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