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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 1,045.62 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 1,045.62 and 264.30 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 1,045.62 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/1,045.62 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 1,045.62 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 276,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,357.37/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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