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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,045.67 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,045.67 and 331.65 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,045.67 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,045.67 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,045.67 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 346,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,801.21/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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