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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,046.55 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,046.55 and 404.68 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,046.55 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,046.55 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,046.55 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 423,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,517.85/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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