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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,046.44 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,046.44 and 184.64 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,046.44 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,046.44 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,046.44 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 193,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,214.68/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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