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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 1,045.10 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 1,045.10 and 331.43 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 1,045.10 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/1,045.10 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 1,045.10 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 346,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,373.10/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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