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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,046.82 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,046.82 and 287.04 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,046.82 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,046.82 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,046.82 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 300,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,479.21/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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