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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 1,046.68 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 1,046.68 and 332.32 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 1,046.68 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/1,046.68 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 1,046.68 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 347,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,832.70/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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