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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.45, 1,044.69 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.45, 1,044.69 and 331.28 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.45 : 1,044.69 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.45/1,044.69 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.45x = 1,044.69 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.45x = 346,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,084.90/696.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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