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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 1,046.60 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 1,046.60 and 264.64 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 1,046.60 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/1,046.60 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 1,046.60 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 276,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,972.22/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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