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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 1,046.40 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 1,046.40 and 441.28 is: 661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 1,046.40 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/1,046.40 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 1,046.40 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 461,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,755.39/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.31

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