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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,046.36 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,046.36 and 203.89 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,046.36 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,046.36 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,046.36 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 213,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,340.23/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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