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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 1,046.25 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 1,046.25 and 466.88 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 1,046.25 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/1,046.25 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 1,046.25 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 488,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,467.97/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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