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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,045.55 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,045.55 and 331.22 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,045.55 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,045.55 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,045.55 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 346,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,302.67/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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