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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,046.52 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,046.52 and 287.01 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,046.52 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,046.52 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,046.52 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 300,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,361.71/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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