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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 1,046.35 and 204.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 1,046.35 and 204.00 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 1,046.35 = 204.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/1,046.35 = 204.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 1,046.35 × 204.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 213,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,457.62/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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