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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.47, 1,046.90 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.47, 1,046.90 and 374.07 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.47 : 1,046.90 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.47/1,046.90 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.47x = 1,046.90 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.47x = 391,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,606.78/698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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