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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 1,046.66 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 1,046.66 and 235.42 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 1,046.66 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/1,046.66 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 1,046.66 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 246,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,400.90/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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