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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 1,046.01 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 1,046.01 and 264.18 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 1,046.01 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/1,046.01 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 1,046.01 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 276,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,334.92/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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