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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.26, 1,046.93 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.26, 1,046.93 and 281.51 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.26 : 1,046.93 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.26/1,046.93 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.26x = 1,046.93 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.26x = 294,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,719.86/698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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