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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,046.03 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,046.03 and 264.21 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,046.03 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,046.03 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,046.03 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 276,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,370.27/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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