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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,045.91 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,045.91 and 210.44 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,045.91 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,045.91 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,045.91 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 220,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,100.25/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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