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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 1,045.02 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 1,045.02 and 331.82 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 1,045.02 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/1,045.02 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 1,045.02 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 346,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,756.88/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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