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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.65, 1,045.08 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.65, 1,045.08 and 331.35 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.65 : 1,045.08 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.65/1,045.08 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.65x = 1,045.08 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.65x = 346,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,287.26/697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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