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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.84, 1,046.23 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.84, 1,046.23 and 423.86 is: 635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.84 : 1,046.23 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.84/1,046.23 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.84x = 1,046.23 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.84x = 443,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,455.05/697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.47

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