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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 1,046.02 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 1,046.02 and 264.64 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 1,046.02 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/1,046.02 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 1,046.02 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 276,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,818.73/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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