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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 1,046.73 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 1,046.73 and 264.99 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 1,046.73 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/1,046.73 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 1,046.73 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 277,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,372.98/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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