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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 1,045.84 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 1,045.84 and 466.28 is: 698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 1,045.84 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/1,045.84 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 1,045.84 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 487,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,654.28/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.48

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