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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 1,045.96 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 1,045.96 and 331.67 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 1,045.96 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/1,045.96 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 1,045.96 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 346,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,915.34/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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