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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.99, 1,046.98 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.99, 1,046.98 and 313.24 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.99 : 1,046.98 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.99/1,046.98 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.99x = 1,046.98 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.99x = 327,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,952.61/697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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