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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 1,044.52 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 1,044.52 and 466.04 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 1,044.52 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/1,044.52 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 1,044.52 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 486,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,789.55/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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