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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 1,046.43 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 1,046.43 and 210.64 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 1,046.43 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/1,046.43 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 1,046.43 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 220,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,420.02/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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