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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.12, 1,045.56 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.12, 1,045.56 and 454.32 is: 680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.12 : 1,045.56 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.12/1,045.56 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.12x = 1,045.56 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.12x = 475,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,018.82/698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.43

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