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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.42, 1,045.51 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.42, 1,045.51 and 332.02 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.42 : 1,045.51 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.42/1,045.51 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.42x = 1,045.51 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.42x = 347,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,130.23/697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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