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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 1,047.40 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 1,047.40 and 287.30 is: 430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 1,047.40 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/1,047.40 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 1,047.40 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 300,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,918.02/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.94

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