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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,048.08 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,048.08 and 455.11 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,048.08 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,048.08 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,048.08 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 476,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,994.31/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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