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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 1,044.86 and 331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 1,044.86 and 331.37 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 1,044.86 = 331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/1,044.86 = 331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 1,044.86 × 331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 346,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,233.60/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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