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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 1,046.22 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 1,046.22 and 332.58 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 1,046.22 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/1,046.22 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 1,046.22 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 347,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,951.85/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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