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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 1,046.72 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 1,046.72 and 210.96 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 1,046.72 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/1,046.72 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 1,046.72 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 220,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,816.05/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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