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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,046.46 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,046.46 and 210.70 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,046.46 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,046.46 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,046.46 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 220,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,489.12/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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