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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.03, 1,046.69 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.03, 1,046.69 and 287.09 is: 430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.03 : 1,046.69 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.03/1,046.69 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.03x = 1,046.69 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.03x = 300,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,492.80/698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.49

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