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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 1,046.66 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 1,046.66 and 331.93 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 1,046.66 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/1,046.66 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 1,046.66 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 347,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,417.85/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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