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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.61, 1,046.49 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.61, 1,046.49 and 235.43 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.61 : 1,046.49 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.61/1,046.49 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.61x = 1,046.49 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.61x = 246,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,375.14/697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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