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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 1,046.46 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 1,046.46 and 332.16 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 1,046.46 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/1,046.46 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 1,046.46 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 347,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,592.15/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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