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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.09, 1,046.31 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.09, 1,046.31 and 332.13 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.09 : 1,046.31 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.09/1,046.31 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.09x = 1,046.31 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.09x = 347,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,510.94/697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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