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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.58, 1,044.90 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.58, 1,044.90 and 331.18 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.58 : 1,044.90 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.58/1,044.90 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.58x = 1,044.90 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.58x = 346,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,049.98/696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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