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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 1,046.45 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 1,046.45 and 332.12 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 1,046.45 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/1,046.45 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 1,046.45 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 347,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,550.42/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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