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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.44, 1,043.46 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.44, 1,043.46 and 331.08 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.44 : 1,043.46 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.44/1,043.46 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.44x = 1,043.46 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.44x = 345,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,468.74/696.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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