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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 1,046.34 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 1,046.34 and 423.78 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 1,046.34 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/1,046.34 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 1,046.34 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 443,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,417.97/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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