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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,045.44 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,045.44 and 453.83 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,045.44 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,045.44 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,045.44 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 474,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,446.81/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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