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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,046.38 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,046.38 and 286.72 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,046.38 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,046.38 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,046.38 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 300,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,018.07/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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