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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.11, 1,046.99 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.11, 1,046.99 and 204.52 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.11 : 1,046.99 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.11/1,046.99 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.11x = 1,046.99 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.11x = 214,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,130.39/698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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