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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.69, 1,046.65 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.69, 1,046.65 and 332.28 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.69 : 1,046.65 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.69/1,046.65 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.69x = 1,046.65 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.69x = 347,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,780.86/697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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