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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 1,046.91 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 1,046.91 and 332.34 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 1,046.91 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/1,046.91 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 1,046.91 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 347,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,930.07/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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