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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,047.38 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,047.38 and 455.40 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,047.38 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,047.38 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,047.38 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 476,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,976.85/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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