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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.25, 1,046.23 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.25, 1,046.23 and 331.99 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.25 : 1,046.23 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.25/1,046.23 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.25x = 1,046.23 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.25x = 347,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,334.45/697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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