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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 1,046.03 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 1,046.03 and 264.42 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 1,046.03 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/1,046.03 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 1,046.03 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 276,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,589.93/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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