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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 1,045.86 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 1,045.86 and 454.44 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 1,045.86 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/1,045.86 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 1,045.86 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 475,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,280.62/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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