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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.65, 1,048.93 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.65, 1,048.93 and 453.39 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.65 : 1,048.93 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.65/1,048.93 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.65x = 1,048.93 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.65x = 475,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,569.13/698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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