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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.11, 1,046.35 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.11, 1,046.35 and 287.04 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.11 : 1,046.35 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.11/1,046.35 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.11x = 1,046.35 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.11x = 300,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,344.30/698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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