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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 1,044.51 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 1,044.51 and 436.86 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 1,044.51 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/1,044.51 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 1,044.51 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 456,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,304.64/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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