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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.05, 1,045.08 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.05, 1,045.08 and 332.15 is: 497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.05 : 1,045.08 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.05/1,045.08 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.05x = 1,045.08 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.05x = 347,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,118.10/697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.98

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