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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.15, 1,045.90 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.15, 1,045.90 and 264.31 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.15 : 1,045.90 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.15/1,045.90 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.15x = 1,045.90 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.15x = 276,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,441.83/697.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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