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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 1,046.03 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 1,046.03 and 210.42 is: 315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 1,046.03 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/1,046.03 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 1,046.03 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 220,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,105.63/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.62

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