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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 1,045.68 and 307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 1,045.68 and 307.15 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 1,045.68 = 307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/1,045.68 = 307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 1,045.68 × 307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 321,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,180.61/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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