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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 1,046.28 and 478.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 1,046.28 and 478.66 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 1,046.28 = 478.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/1,046.28 = 478.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 1,046.28 × 478.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 500,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,812.38/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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