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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.59, 1,046.54 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.59, 1,046.54 and 264.75 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.59 : 1,046.54 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.59/1,046.54 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.59x = 1,046.54 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.59x = 277,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,071.47/697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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