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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 1,045.87 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 1,045.87 and 332.21 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 1,045.87 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/1,045.87 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 1,045.87 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 347,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,442.41/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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