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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.45, 1,046.19 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.45, 1,046.19 and 210.52 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.45 : 1,046.19 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.45/1,046.19 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.45x = 1,046.19 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.45x = 220,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,245.48/697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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