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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 1,045.80 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 1,045.80 and 453.93 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 1,045.80 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/1,045.80 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 1,045.80 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 474,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,719.99/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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