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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.53, 1,046.30 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.53, 1,046.30 and 210.63 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.53 : 1,046.30 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.53/1,046.30 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.53x = 1,046.30 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.53x = 220,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,382.17/697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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