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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.77, 1,046.70 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.77, 1,046.70 and 332.82 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.77 : 1,046.70 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.77/1,046.70 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.77x = 1,046.70 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.77x = 348,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,362.69/697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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