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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 1,046.52 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 1,046.52 and 264.47 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 1,046.52 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/1,046.52 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 1,046.52 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 276,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,767.91/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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