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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 1,047.46 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 1,047.46 and 332.67 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 1,047.46 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/1,047.46 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 1,047.46 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 348,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,458.52/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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