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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,046.64 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,046.64 and 287.28 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,046.64 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,046.64 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,046.64 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 300,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,678.74/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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