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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 1,045.19 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 1,045.19 and 332.43 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 1,045.19 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/1,045.19 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 1,045.19 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 347,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,450.85/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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