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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.18, 1,044.42 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.18, 1,044.42 and 464.90 is: 695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.18 : 1,044.42 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.18/1,044.42 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.18x = 1,044.42 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.18x = 485,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,550.86/698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.45

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