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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,044.63 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,044.63 and 423.06 is: 633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,044.63 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,044.63 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,044.63 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 441,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,941.17/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.34

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