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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 1,047.01 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 1,047.01 and 312.99 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 1,047.01 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/1,047.01 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 1,047.01 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 327,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,698.95/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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