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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.70, 1,046.99 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.70, 1,046.99 and 307.91 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.70 : 1,046.99 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.70/1,046.99 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.70x = 1,046.99 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.70x = 322,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,382.08/697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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