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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.11, 1,046.48 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.11, 1,046.48 and 451.98 is: 676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.11 : 1,046.48 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.11/1,046.48 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.11x = 1,046.48 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.11x = 472,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,988.03/699.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.56

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