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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,046.87 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,046.87 and 287.20 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,046.87 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,046.87 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,046.87 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 300,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,655.83/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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