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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.45, 1,046.45 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.45, 1,046.45 and 373.23 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.45 : 1,046.45 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.45/1,046.45 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.45x = 1,046.45 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.45x = 390,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,567.47/698.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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