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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 1,046.62 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 1,046.62 and 210.68 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 1,046.62 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/1,046.62 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 1,046.62 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 220,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,501.90/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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