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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.66, 1,046.30 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.66, 1,046.30 and 331.72 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.66 : 1,046.30 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.66/1,046.30 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.66x = 1,046.30 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.66x = 347,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,078.64/697.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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