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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 1,046.88 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 1,046.88 and 264.96 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 1,046.88 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/1,046.88 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 1,046.88 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 277,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,381.32/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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