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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 1,046.83 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 1,046.83 and 235.63 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 1,046.83 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/1,046.83 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 1,046.83 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 246,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,664.55/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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