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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.63, 1,046.46 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.63, 1,046.46 and 235.42 is: 353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.63 : 1,046.46 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.63/1,046.46 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.63x = 1,046.46 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.63x = 246,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,357.61/697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.14

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