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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.91, 1,045.62 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.91, 1,045.62 and 423.37 is: 634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.91 : 1,045.62 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.91/1,045.62 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.91x = 1,045.62 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.91x = 442,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,681.53/697.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.30

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