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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,045.96 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,045.96 and 454.76 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,045.96 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,045.96 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,045.96 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 475,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,660.77/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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