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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.09, 1,045.62 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.09, 1,045.62 and 331.66 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.09 : 1,045.62 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.09/1,045.62 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.09x = 1,045.62 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.09x = 346,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,790.33/697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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