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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.20, 1,044.48 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.20, 1,044.48 and 331.40 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.20 : 1,044.48 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.20/1,044.48 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.20x = 1,044.48 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.20x = 346,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,140.67/696.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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