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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.65, 1,045.56 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.65, 1,045.56 and 307.75 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.65 : 1,045.56 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.65/1,045.56 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.65x = 1,045.56 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.65x = 321,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,771.09/697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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