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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.43, 1,046.28 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.43, 1,046.28 and 264.89 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.43 : 1,046.28 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.43/1,046.28 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.43x = 1,046.28 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.43x = 277,149.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,149.11/697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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