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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.55, 1,045.05 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.55, 1,045.05 and 331.29 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.55 : 1,045.05 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.55/1,045.05 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.55x = 1,045.05 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.55x = 346,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,215.24/696.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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