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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.34, 1,043.11 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.34, 1,043.11 and 331.48 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.34 : 1,043.11 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.34/1,043.11 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.34x = 1,043.11 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.34x = 345,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,770.10/696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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