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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 1,045.28 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 1,045.28 and 331.76 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 1,045.28 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/1,045.28 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 1,045.28 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 346,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,782.09/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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