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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.65, 1,046.39 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.65, 1,046.39 and 332.25 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.65 : 1,046.39 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.65/1,046.39 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.65x = 1,046.39 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.65x = 347,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,661.42/697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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